Antitrust
Our global network of over 190 antitrust lawyers covers all the key hubs of Europe, Asia-Pacific and the US, enabling us to support our clients on their most complex and important antitrust matters across the world. Our antitrust teams work together to solve multinational antitrust issues, taking into account the interplay between different practices and rules, and always mindful of the practical implications antitrust issues may have on our clients' business.
Corporate and M&A
Our leading corporate practice are integral to some of the largest and most complex transactions in the world. Our clients include more than half of the Global Fortune 500, who we service with full international capabilities across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Within our largest practice area, we cover technology, media and communications, financial institutions, private funds, antitrust, corporate and IP.
Global Financial Markets
We are one of the top global advisers in the market, covering some of the world's most complex and innovative deals. Our lawyers are market-leading and work across all areas of capital markets and general finance. We deliver advice to a wide range of clients, including banks, financial institutions, corporates and private equity funds.
Global Tech Group
Our Tech Group is an integrated multi-disciplinary team of over 400 technology-focused lawyers around the world delivering holistic, joined-up advice covering the many strands of law and deal-making where Clifford Chance advises. We deliver expert legal advice to clients on their most exciting, complex and transformational tech-related matters, providing fantastic career opportunities for our recruits.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
We regularly represent multinational clients in cross-border litigation, international arbitration and investigations, accounting for some of the largest and most significant actions. Our lawyers work on high-profile, diverse and intellectually stimulating matters that span across our global network.
Real Estate
Our leading real estate team work with clients in every aspect of the market – from investors, developers and occupiers to banks, insurance companies, private equity groups, funds and asset managers. We combine legal expertise and market knowledge across construction, real estate investment trusts, real estate and the environment.
Tax, Pensions, Employment and Incentives
We regularly represent multinational clients in cross-border litigation, international arbitration and investigations, accounting for some of the largest and most significant actions. Our lawyers work on high-profile, diverse and intellectually stimulating matters that span across our global network.
THROUGH THE EYES OF A TRAINEE
Clifford Chance advises on world's first Sustainable Tier 2 Sukuk issuance.
THE DEAL
We have advised the joint lead managers on Kuveyt Turk's ground-breaking US$350 million Fixed Rate Resettable Sustainability Tier 2 Sukuk due 2031.
The Sukuk is the world's first Sustainable Tier 2 Sukuk issuance and its net proceeds will be applied by Kuveyt Turk towards the financing and/or refinancing of certain sustainable projects in accordance with Kuveyt Turk's Sustainable Finance Framework.
HEAR FROM MEGAN HODGES, TRAINEE IN DUBAI
"I primarily helped manage the signing and closing process which involved coordinating multiple parties and time zones. Navigating the process can be challenging at times, but I was able to keep a checklist on the status of each document which helped keep track of the process. It was great to be able to discuss the transaction with Rafe Khokhar and Sarah Cheng and to gain an insight into this ground-breaking transaction. Even when it was very busy, the team always had time to answer any questions."
THROUGH THE EYES OF A TRAINEE
Clifford Chance advises Dongfeng and BNP Paribas on accelerated bookbuild offering of shares.
THE DEAL
We acted as transaction counsel advising long-standing clients Dongfeng and BNP Paribas on the accelerated bookbuild offering of ordinary shares in the capital of Dutch company Stellantis N.V., a leading global automaker and provider of innovative mobility solutions (combining Fiat Chrysler and PSA) listed in the US, France and Italy. The offering raised gross proceeds of around €600 million.
HEAR FROM LUNA XU, TRAINEE IN SHANGHAI
"This was an exciting cross-border deal and I really cherished the opportunity to work with our excellent deal team, including M&A, Capital Markets and Tax colleagues from Amsterdam, Paris, New York, Milan, Beijing and Shanghai. Working on the transaction, I assisted our Shanghai team in leading and coordinating various functions and offices, reviewing and commenting on the transaction documents and completing the wall-crossing exercise. I felt so lucky to have been involved in all stages of the landmark transaction as a first-year trainee."
THROUGH THE EYES OF A TRAINEE
Clifford Chance advises founder of fitness platform Sweat on its sale to iFIT.
THE DEAL
We have advised the founders of Sweat, a digital fitness app for women, on the sale of Sweat to iFIT Health & Fitness Inc, a global leader in connected fitness software, content and equipment.
The Sweat platform is powered by a team of personal trainers and offers over 5,000 unique workouts across 26 exercise programmes to their global community of fitness enthusiasts.
HEAR FROM EVAN THOMSON, GRADUATE LAWYER IN SYDNEY
"Working on this transaction, I had the opportunity to work with a cross-border team of our technology and mergers and acquisitions experts from Sydney, New York, London and Singapore. The deal was particularly interesting given it involved several aspects of a modern technology business from intellectual property, to influencers and data privacy. I'm proud to have been part of this cross-border team and look forward to seeing Sweat go from strength to strength in their next chapter with iFIT"